impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl  ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl 

: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression

impactful song lyrics

impactful humanitarian efforts

Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.

—Mark Holgate

Synonyms of impactful

• impressive
• emotional
• exciting

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

Unleashing Cashius Howell Perhaps the least talked-about impactful addition to the Bengals’ pass rush is second-round pick Cashius Howell. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

In terms of people’s daily lives, the most impactful changes to emerge as a direct result of September 11 were several sweeping government mandates, which continue to regulate society today. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

The most impactful people in a professional network don’t necessarily have to be CEOs or vice presidents. — Victoria Zelefsky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

With universal, impactful themes resonate with audiences worldwide. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful